ROD SUGGESTIONS / ADVICE .....
Hey all,
I'm updating all my old gear and need to replace the old land-based rods from AGES ago with ones suitable for the boat : Jigging / Bottom Bouncing, Trolling.
I've got a fair few of old reels, but the only 2 decent ones that will make it onto the boat - both nice Shimano Stradics that are basically new.
I've just added 2 new reels, so the collection so far is
* Shimano Saragosa 18000F (on it's way)
* Daiwa Saltist LD30 (2-speed O/Head)
* Shimano Stradic 4000 (with spare spool)
* Shimano Stradic 2000 (with spare spool)
I'm wanting to cover Sambo's, Demersals, KG's, Squidding - plus possibly some trolling for fun stuff.
Obviously the Stradics will be targeting the lighter end - so was thinking the 4000 could go on a rod for Lighter Jigging plus a lighter spool for KG, flathead etc and the 2000 could be set up for squid ??
Both have spare spools, so could be rigged differently if required.
Any & all suggestions will be appreciated.
eg "Saragosa spooled with PE6-8 on a XXXX Rod for XXXX Fish / Jigging"
A shitload has changed since the last time I fished from a boat pulling up monster Dhuies with my grandfather back in the late 70's / early 80's in Geographe Bay
on hand-lines, old Alvey boat reels and boat rods that resembled broome sticks !
- so I'm WAY out of touch with modern gear.
I'd like to get some decent gear, without going overboard 1st up.
Budgets ?
Was thinking $200-300 for the Saragosa & Saltist
And maybe $125-200 for the Stradics.
If there's any suggestions for another Rod/Reel combo to add to the "arsenal" that would be better suited to the bigger target fish, that would be great too.
Regards,
Dizz.
cahal.dahm
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i have a saragosa with 65lb
i have a saragosa with 65lb line with a 6-8pe diawa monste mesh max, i use it for bottom bouncing and jigging have not used it trolling yet, i think a good setup for its price!
rockoe_
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hey dizzy,check out the new
hey dizzy,check out the new shimano terez,they have an awesome range of rods. i've matched my 18000 f saragosa with a 6'6 40-80lb terez. it's tough as nails,looks nice and is great for jiggin,bottom bouncing and trolling.it retails for around $230 i hope this helps!
till
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The terez are ok, they are
The terez are ok, they are exceptionally heavy though!
rockoe_
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heavy as in to hold?
heavy as in to hold?
till
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Yes, they weigh more than
Yes, they weigh more than other comparable outfits.
rockoe_
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either way theres a link with
either way theres a link with all the specs and it tells you a bit about the range
http://www.shimanofish.com.au/publish/content/global_fish/en/au/index/products/rods/Offshore/terez.html
Dizzy
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Thanks Mate - will check them
Thanks Mate - will check them out.
jarradb
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Rod for your saragosa maby?
Mate i got a jm 250gram spin (jig) rod for sale that is brand new (used onced but only for 1 drop)
Would suit your saragosa loaded with pe 3 to 6 line for sambos and heavier demersal jigging / bottom bashing.
If interested give me a call on 0417170484 or pm.
Can email pic's if wanted. Asking $350.
Jarrad
Dizzy
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Thanks for the offer. I was
Thanks for the offer.
I was thinking PE 6-8 for the Saragosa, so it might be a bit light ?
A PE 4 Rig was what I was thinking for the Saltist LD30 2-speed Overhead.
499
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monster mesh max 200$
monster mesh max 200$ campbells cheap as chips........good entry level jigger
Dizzy
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Thanks fellas, Keep the
Thanks fellas,
Keep the suggestions coming if you got 'em !
bradz
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Crony Prodigy
Hi Dizzy
Another option if you needed PE4 could be the Crony Prodidy PRJC-601MH. The details of the rod say PE4 to PE6 but they have been re-rated to 20lb to 50lb and are a sweet rod. Funnily enough I also have one if you are keen for a look?
Cheers
Brad
I did then the best that I knew how. When I knew better, I did better.
Dizzy
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Thanks mate - I'll look it up
Thanks mate - I'll look it up
Dizzy
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Looking around the 'net I
Looking around the 'net I noticed What's the story with the different Rod models for Australia vs US ?? - especially Daiwa ??
Reels seem to be the same, but rods ?
I know different waters / different fish etc, but is it just a name / model change - or are they just a completely different set of rods ?
till
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Completely different. USA
Completely different.
USA Saltiga is pretty crappy, alconite guides etc. Aus Saltiga is bling bling!
Dizzy
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Thanks Till - yeah, the
Thanks Till - yeah, the Aussie Daiwa website & range of gear looks nicer & much more comprehensive.
US has no Hiramasas, No Demon Bloods etc etc